Jon Mekonnen joins SDSU Jackrabbits aiming to enhance athleticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
College SportsJon Mekonnen, a 6-foot-8 forward, has transferred to South Dakota State University (SDSU) to play basketball after spending two seasons at Colorado State. He hopes to make a significant impact, particularly on the defensive end, for the Jackrabbits, who seek to improve their athleticism. Mekonnen’s familiarity with Coach Bryan Petersen, who recruited him previously, influenced his decision to join the program. He expressed excitement about the team's potential and the supportive community in Brookings.
- •Mekonnen is a former 3-star recruit from Eastview High in Minnesota.
- •He played 11 games last season with Colorado State, scoring 23 points.
- •He emphasizes versatility and defensive skills as key contributions.
- •SDSU fans hope he will improve their attacking style, which was lacking last year.
- •Mekonnen spoke positively about the Brookings community and team's potential.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Mekonnen hopes to bring explosiveness, versatility to Jackrabbit hoops
"Jun. 15—BROOKINGS — One of the top items on Bryan Petersen's grocery list when he went shopping in the transfer portal this offseason was athleticism. It's something even the Jackrabbits' best players are not known for. Jon Mekonnen will help. A long and spindly 6-foot-8, 195-pound forward, Mekonnen is a high-flying former 3-star recruit out of Eastview High in Eagan, Minn., who spent the last ...
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